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« Daring » is everything. 3 things you didn’t know existed in Africa.

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To be "bold" is something we don't always learn in school. Very often it is associated with risks and danger, which for most of us does not seat well with the life we are used to. But at the same time, in order to create something truly great or innovative, we have to break that barrier of fear.

3 big ideas ( IVM, Thehavenhomes & DoualaGrandMall)

Why do some people take more risks? I am not a trained psychologist therefore I will not even try to answer that question in this article. However, I found 3 ideas you probably didn't know existed in Africa. These will help exemplify the definition of a "daring mindset". thehavenhomes.com is an innovative, commercial contemporary-luxury-residential real estate developer in Nigeria. Behind this daring idea is Mr. Tayo Sonuga who worked in the U.K before deciding to invest in Africa and realize his dream. By thinking boldly, Mr. Tayo raised the bar and also showed the entire world that it is possible to invest in Africa. To make a daring idea successful is to respect the possibility of failing enough to do all your homework to mitigate risks. innosongroup.com is a group of companies that uses the latest technology and machinery together with its technical partners to produce high-quality products (cars, plastics, motorcycles, tires & tubes) at affordable prices within the marketplace. Founded

by Dr. Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma, his business has metamorphosed into four manufacturing companies. One of them is Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) Nnewi, manufacturers of quality High Capacity City Bus, safe and cost-effective Mini & Midi Buses, Pick-Up Trucks, and Garbage Collecting Vehicles. doualagrandmall.com The city of Douala, the economic capital of Cameroon, receives the biggest mall in Central Africa. Now the public is keen on seeing the Douala Grand Mall potential and visit all the future stores in it. It has won the EDGE Green Building Certification. This Excellence in Design and Greater Efficiency (EDGE) label has been awarded by the International Finance Company, from the World Bank Group. The ultra-modern structure is constructed on 40,000 m2, of which 18,000 m2 of business space is dedicated to entertainment, leisure, and shopping. The architect of Douala Grand Mall is Mr. Mathurin KAMDEM who worked for several companies but decided after 23 years to "dare". Most people think that it is enough…

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Will you take the hard path ?

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Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, or Brian Chesky recently. What do these guys have in common? No, not the fact that they are all super-rich, but they all start from very humble beginnings. The internet has democratized the possibility of success more than we think. The only question is: Will you take the hard path?

Amazon 2014, Tesla 2003, Facebook 2004, Airbnb 2008 - 18 Years is the time it took for these 4 founders to reach Billionaire's status. creating a successful business indeed requires much talent and a pinch of luck. Nevertheless, you have to accept the hard path because it is never a given outcome.  The simple way to describe this path is to consider the analogy of climbing a mountain for the first time. First, you have a high-level idea of what you want to achieve. Second, you plan for the goal, and everything you do

is by design and reach a desirable outcome. Thirdly, your business public and start to face challenges. This also means you have almost reached the summit, and despite the lack of oxygen, you can continue climbing because you are resilient. Finally, you reach the summit, and all people see is a success. However, for you is the result of hard work and sacrifice. Call to action: Will you take the hard path? Financing an idea is indeed a primary challenge in Africa. But, being able to answer the question above can make a big difference.